Huang Ling'er said: I don't want to see my grandparents now. We are engaged, and there is no need for that. If we really go to my grandparents' house, we don't know when we can return. They will definitely make us stay there, and it will be difficult for us to return. We have to accompany them and make them happy in their hearts. Only when they are willing to let you go can you leave him. If they are not willing to let you go, you won't be able to leave him even if you want to!
Mowenjie heard Huang Ling'er say this and shook his head. "No way, right? You said your grandparents are so close to you? They wouldn't want to let you leave and keep you by their side all the time? That means they are too attached to you. As a niece, you can't say you don't want to accompany your grandparents, can you! This is a bit inappropriate on your part. After all, they are your relatives. It's normal for them to be close to you. So as this niece, it's not too much to spend some quality time with them!"
Huang Ling'er shook her head vigorously, "That's different. I have to stay there for months every time I go. If I don't, you can never come back. Sometimes it even lasts longer, so I don't dare to go. My grandparents, uncle, aunt and others don't let me leave. Can you blame me for not wanting to go?" She continued, "I go there for months and return when I come back. Many of my friends think I've disappeared, and they ask me where you are. It's been months without seeing you once, so they even think you've disappeared!"
Xu Wenjuan gave Huang Ling'er a severe glare, "How dare you speak like that! Is it wrong for your grandparents to be close to you? If they were not close to you, you would have something to say, but since they are, you still have something to say? How can your child be so thoughtless? You don't have to go if you don't want to, but you can't say it like that. Your grandparents and your aunt and uncle love you because I am their only daughter, and then you are their only granddaughter. Would they be this close to you if my sisters were more numerous?" She continued, "You don't even know what the reason is, but here you are saying all kinds of things. You should never say this again in the future; otherwise, people will laugh at you! At least, this is about Wenjie; otherwise, if it's about an outsider... how would others talk about it? What would they say about your parents? Alright, let's go have some food. Since we're having a meal anyway, I'll bring up the topic of your wedding arrangements while we're here. When do you plan on getting married?" she asked. "Then I'll notify all our relatives and friends about the wedding. So where will the banquet take place on your wedding day?"
Mowenjie shook his head quickly, "Madam, we need to discuss this matter. I feel that it's not quite appropriate for us to get married at the moment. First, I don't have a formal job yet, and getting married too soon could affect my development. Grandpa wants me to be the president of the One Cloud Alchemy Society, but I don't want to take on that role because there are too many troubles when you're the president of such a society. It also affects my ability to go out and train, search for herbs, practice calligraphy, and find more elixirs. So I don't want to be the president; being an alchemist is enough for me. I can join the One Cloud Alchemy Society, but I don't want to be the president!"
Huang Ling'er chuckled, "If you don't want to be the president, you don't have to. Just be an alchemist. What's the big deal? I'll go talk to Grandpa for you. After all, being an alchemist gives you more freedom. You can go out for training anytime you want without being affected by other things. Moreover, as an alchemist, I can communicate with others. But if you're a president, others will definitely think that your alchemy skills are definitely very high and won't dare to communicate with you. In this way, it's difficult for you to communicate with others and won't help your alchemy skills at all. If you don't do this president position, it will greatly help your alchemy skills. Therefore, I'm particularly willing for you not to take this president position. This is not a big issue at all; as long as we discuss it with Grandpa later on, there's no need for you to worry about it! We really don't need to consider this matter at all!"
Xu Wenjuan nodded silently as she listened to Mowenjie. "This son-in-law is indeed very good; he doesn't care about fame and fortune but values his own strength. This child has an unlimited future. If everyone could be like him, not caring about fame but only about strength, they would have many opportunities for development. Wenjie, since you don't want to be the president, when you return to Fei Huang City, let Ling'er go see her grandfather and tell him that you don't want the presidency. You want to join the Alchemy Society; that's fine. You can indeed become a member of the Alchemy Society. But this presidency, you say you're absolutely unwilling to take on, so let your grandfather make other arrangements!"
Mowenjie nodded, "Thank you, Madam Xu. When we return home, let Ling'er and your grandfather know that I just want to join the Alchemy Society, I don't want to be the president!"
Xu Wenjuan then asked Huang Ling'er, "Ling'er, how many days do you plan to stay here?"
Huang Ling'er looked at Mowenjie and said, "Currently, we plan to go back today. After all, Wenjie has his city lord position and his sworn brothers are all waiting for him at the inn. If they don't see Wenjie, they might get anxious and go look for Grandpa. So we'll stay here for one night, and we'll return to Fei Huang City in the morning!"
Xu Wenjuan listened to her daughter's words and nodded in agreement, "Okay, as you said. You can stay here for the night tonight, and tomorrow morning you'll return to Fei Huang City. You must take care of it; after all, Wenjie has his family and sworn brothers who are all waiting for him at the inn. If they don't see Wenjie, they might get anxious and go look for your grandfather. So you two will stay here for the night, and tomorrow morning you'll return to Fei Huang City. As his own people, you should treat his sworn brothers like how I treat Wenjie! Only then will your position in their hearts be high. As his sworn mate, you must get along well with his family so that he can live in harmony with everyone!"
Huang Ling'er nodded, "Mother, I understand. I will definitely treat his relatives as I would your own. As his sworn mate, I will certainly think of him and won't let him lose face. If that were the case, neither he nor I would have face, nor would you, Father, or Grandpa. People would say that we haven't raised him well enough for such a simple thing. I still understand this basic principle, so please rest assured, Mother; I promise not to tarnish your reputation!"
Xu Wenjuan listened to her daughter's words and nodded satisfactorily, "If you can really do as you say, that will not only be a blessing for Mowenjie, but also for my husband, myself, and your grandfather. People will all think that our Ling'er is very sensible and will look up to us even more!"
Huang Ling'er nodded, "Mother, I understand what I should do. I promise I will not bring shame to our family. After all, we are still one of the top families in the world!"
Xu Wenjuan nodded, "Good, Ling'er knows this. Then I won't say anything else. Wenjie's decision is made. The wedding date? Once you return, discuss with your grandfather and choose an auspicious day to get married!"
Mowenjie nodded, "Everything will be according to Madam Xu's arrangement!"
Xu Wenjuan smiled and nodded, "Wenjie, there's nothing else to do now. If you and Ling'er want to go out and take a look, go ahead. You haven't been to the Phoenix City yet since you arrived. After you've explored it, tomorrow morning you'll return."
Before Mowenjie could speak, Huang Ling'er pulled him by the arm, "Mother, we'll be taking our leave now. We'll return on our own later. You don't have to worry about us!"
Xu Wenjuan nodded!
Mowenjie nodded at Xu Wenjuan, "In-laws, we will go out now!"
Xu Wenjuan smiled and nodded!
Huang Ling'er and Mowenjie left the city lord's mansion!
Huang Ling'er then asked, "Wenjie, where do you want to go and play?"
Mowenjie shook his head, "I don't know any interesting places in Phoenix City. I don't even know where to go to play. Moreover, even if I knew the locations, I'm not fond of going out to play. In reality, where can we find medicinal herbs for alchemy? We should go there to explore and pick up some herbs as a bonus. That would be the best!"
